DrTalks Podcast

Discover how trauma affects health, relationships, and society—and how Thomas Hübl uses somatic healing and attunement to restore emotional well-being. Thomas Hübl explores how personal and collective trauma impacts everything from health to relationships to global conflict. He shares how true healing begins with safety, inner coherence, and connection. He reveals how we can shift from fragmentati...

Discover the root causes of fatty liver disease with Dr. Holly Lucille. Learn how to catch it early, support detox, and restore liver health naturally. Dr. David Jockers and Dr. Holly Lucille dive into the root causes of fatty liver disease, especially nonalcoholic fatty liver, and how it impacts health long before diagnosis. They explore early warning signs, optimal lab ranges, and holistic strat...

Dr. Jenn Simmons reveals breakthroughs in breast cancer prevention. Understand root causes, reduce toxic burden, and reclaim your health with expert insights. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons explores how breast cancer is more than a tumor—it's often a symptom of deeper imbalances caused by chronic stress, emotional trauma, and environmental toxicity. She unpacks how hormone-disrupting chemic...

Dr. Heather Sandison reveals how insulin resistance drives cognitive decline—and how keto, lifestyle, and functional medicine may reverse memory loss. Dr. Heather Sandison reveals how type 2 diabetes is deeply connected to brain aging, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline. She discusses the role of insulin resistance in the brain and how lifestyle interventions like the ketogenic diet, sleep optimiz...

A clean bill of heart health isn’t always enough. Dr. Joel Kahn reveals the tests and tools to prevent and reverse hidden heart disease. In this critical episode, Dr. Joel Kahn reveals how thousands are walking around with dangerous heart disease, completely unaware. He explains the difference between routine and advanced testing, which labs truly matter, and why early detection through coronary s...

Margaret Floyd Barry, RWS, NTP, CGP, FNTP , discusses strategies to help you implement lifestyle changes that improve health, with a focus on behavior change and self-care for those managing diabetes. She emphasized the importance of intention, planning, and creating supportive environments to ensure success in health transformations.

Mike Collins delves into the topic of sugar addiction and its profound effects on physical and mental health. He explains that sugar acts as a psychoactive drug, manipulating the brain's reward system in much the same way as alcohol or nicotine. This means that sugar creates strong emotional and physical dependencies, making it difficult for people to quit despite their best efforts. He also empha...

In this interview, Heather Sandison, ND , explains how blood sugar imbalances contribute to the onset of cognitive decline. Drawing from her clinical experience, she outlines the stages of Alzheimer's and emphasizes the importance of early intervention. She explains that managing metabolic health, particularly through diet, exercise, and stress reduction, can not only prevent Alzheimer's but also...

Thomas P. Seager, PhD , discusses the fascinating science behind deliberate cold exposure and its profound benefits for metabolic health. He explains how cold therapy can activate brown fat, which plays a crucial role in insulin sensitivity and energy conversion. Stimulating the body’s mitochondria through cold exposure improves metabolism, making it a promising technique for managing and even rev...

The episode highlights Len’s transformative journey in managing and reversing his type 2 diabetes with the guidance of Dr. Beverly Yates. Len had been struggling to control his blood sugar levels despite using traditional medical interventions and prescription medications. After enrolling in a six-month health program that emphasized personalized care, Len learned how to use data from his Continuo...

In this insightful interview, Ken Swartz, MS, a leading researcher in antioxidants and mitochondrial health, explains how C60, a unique carbon molecule, can significantly benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes by optimizing mitochondrial function. Mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells, are crucial for energy production, hormone balance, and overall cellular health. Swartz discusses how C60...

In this enlightening interview, Megan Ramos, a leading expert in therapeutic fasting, explains how intermittent fasting can be used to reverse type 2 diabetes by addressing the underlying issue of insulin resistance. She describes how the conventional approach of frequent eating leads to constant insulin production, which over time, causes the body to become resistant to its own insulin. By strate...

In this insightful session, Dr. Joel Kahn, a leading cardiologist, delves into the profound connection between diabetes and heart disease, revealing how these conditions often develop silently and go unnoticed until they result in serious health crises. He stresses the importance of prevention through lifestyle changes, particularly advocating for a whole food, plant-based diet as a powerful tool...

In this informative session, Dr. Audrey Wells, a seasoned sleep medicine physician, explores the crucial relationship between sleep and diabetes management. She explains how poor sleep quality, particularly due to sleep apnea, can disrupt insulin sensitivity and exacerbate blood sugar issues in people with diabetes. Dr. Wells highlights the importance of early screening and diagnosis of sleep diso...

In this insightful session, Dr. Nasha Winters, a leading expert in integrative oncology, discusses the concept of metabolic flexibility and its importance in maintaining overall health and preventing chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. She explains that metabolic flexibility refers to the body's ability to switch between burning glucose and fat for energy...

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Mindy Pelz, an expert in fasting and hormone health, shares valuable insights into how fasting can be a powerful tool for women, particularly during menopause. As women age and estrogen levels drop, they become more insulin resistant, making it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and regulate blood sugar levels. Dr. Pelz explains that the same dietary habits...

In this presentation, Dr. Beverly Yates shares the inspiring story of Pam, a woman who struggled with Type 2 diabetes for over 25 years. Despite years of relying on medications and various health professionals, Pam saw little improvement until she began working with Dr. Yates. The key to Pam's transformation was addressing the root cause of her fatigue and cravings—cortisol imbalance. Through...

In this episode, Dr. Terry Wahls discusses her groundbreaking approach to managing neurodegenerative diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. Drawing from her personal experience with multiple sclerosis, Dr. Wahls emphasizes the importance of nutrient-dense foods, particularly those rich in mitochondria-supporting nutrients, to improve brain health. She explains the benefits of her Wahls Proto...

In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison, ND, interviews Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health journalist, and author of "Genius Foods" and "Genius Kitchen." Max shares his personal journey of researching brain health and nutrition after his mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. He emphasizes the importance of diet in maintaining cognitive function and preventing neurodegenera...

In this episode of the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, Dr. Dale Bredesen is joined by Jennifer Maynard, CEO of Nutrition for Longevity, and Julie Gregory, founder of ApoE4.Info. They discuss the crucial role of nutrition in preventing and reversing cognitive decline, emphasizing a tailored approach to diet that includes high phytonutrient, organic, and mildly ketogenic foods. Jennifer Maynard explains...

In this episode of the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, Dr. Heather Sandison welcomes Dr. Mark Mattson, a leading neuroscientist and expert on intermittent fasting. Dr. Mattson, who recently retired as the Chief of Neuroscience at the National Institutes of Aging and now teaches at Johns Hopkins University, discusses his research on the crucial role of glutamate in brain function and the benefits of in...

In this episode of the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, Dr. Heather Sandison welcomes Dr. David Jockers, a renowned expert in natural medicine, ketosis, and intermittent fasting. Dr. Jockers discusses how our bodies can run on two major energy sources: glucose and fatty acids, with ketones being particularly beneficial for brain health. He explains that most people are stuck in a chronic sugar-burning...

In this episode of the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, Dr. Heather Sandison interviews Dr. Beverly Yates, a naturopathic doctor specializing in type 2 diabetes care. They explore the connection between blood sugar management and Alzheimer’s disease, often referred to as type 3 diabetes. Dr. Yates explains how insulin resistance contributes to cognitive decline and shares her personal experiences with...

In this episode of the Reverse Alzheimer’s Summit, Dr. Steven Gundry delves into the complex relationship between the APOE4 gene and Alzheimer’s disease. He explains how APOE4 affects lipid metabolism, increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s, and emphasizes the importance of mitochondrial function in managing this risk. Dr. Gundry shares his evolving perspective on the ketogenic diet, highlighting the...

What if there was a drug-free approach to managing diabetes? Join William Pawluk, MD, MSc , as he discusses the therapeutic benefits of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for diabetes management. He explained how this innovative therapy can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall tissue health, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments.